September Hogs News Today

If farrowing intentions are correct and pigs per litter continue, winter and spring pig crops are likely to be larger than a year earlier.

If farrowing intentions are correct and pigs per litter continue, winter and spring pig crops are likely to be larger than a year earlier.

Hog prices have been down for all but the first two weeks of the year.

Total U.S. pork exports in 2023 are expected to be about 6.8 billion pounds, 6.6% above shipments in 2022.

Year-to-date hog prices are down 19.9% and year-to-date pork cutout value is down 15.2%.

Soybean already is a source of protein and biodiesel, but a new project wants to ensure the crop lives up to its full potential.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s September Hogs and Pigs report places the Sept. 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs at 74.3 million head, an increase of 2.2 percent from

The kept for breeding number indicated only 1% fewer sows on Sept. 1 versus last year.

Average pigs saved per litter reached a record high of 11.61 for the June-August period.

Average pigs saved per litter reached a record high of 11.61 for the June-August period.